The labor force is the total:
A) number of people employed.
B) population.
C) number of people in the population of working age.
D) number of people who are employed or unemployed.

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The labor force includes both employed and unemployed individuals, so option A is not correct. The population of working age is not the same as the labor force, as there may be individuals who are not in the labor force due to being students, retirees, or otherwise not seeking employment. Therefore, option C is incorrect. Option B is also incorrect, as the population includes individuals who may not be able to work due to age, disability, or other reasons. Only option D correctly includes both employed and unemployed individuals in the labor force.

The Labor Force Is the Total